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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Last Run

The last outdoor run I take before winter truly sets in, always stays in my mind. Last year it was a late afternoon run, and as it got dark, it started to snow, and that's when I knew one season ended, and another had begun.

It was the same thing last Friday. I was eager to get out and run, even though it was 27 degrees. I wore my pink compression socks for warmth, running pants, and a sweet hot pink UnderArmour compression shirt that I won from Kim. It's really soft, and fit perfectly. I realized how lucky I was to be getting an hour to run, December is getting busy, and Eliza's school is closing a week earlier than usual, due to construction in the building. So after I dropped her off, I took off on the trails of my neighborhood.

It was a really good run. I don't know if it was the shirt, the cold air, or just being happy. I did have a moment when I did a little dance that was not intentional, when I hit a patch of mud that had an invisible layer of ice on it. I even let out a little whoop while I succeeded in not falling! But as I ran I had that thought in my brain, that this was my last outdoor run of the year before the snow flies. It started that afternoon, and it has been flying ever since.

After six miles, I ran right to my Jeep, hopped in and headed to Toys R Us to get a few more things for the kids, raced back home, hid them in the guest room, then went back out to pick up Miss E. I was so happy to get that run in, the rest of the day was a snap.

We are indeed getting a record snowfall, case in point, our deck, which Mike has already cleared off a couple of times with the snow blower. Note the empty case of Yuengling that has been sitting there since Thanksgiving weekend. And will probably sit there until New Years.

1) you should buy a turkey roaster if you plan on doing hosting more Thanksgivings. My mom has one (two actually since she prefers two medium size turkeys instead of 1 large) and then her oven is free for all the other sides.

Holy Snow!! Your must have grocery items are great! Almond milk...I might have to give that one a go....we usually have soy but I'm reading some bad things about that lately. Glad you had a good run despite the snow!

I am so jealous of your snow!Glad you enjoyed your final outdoor run, the right gear definitely makes the difference.I personally loved running through the worst of our snow last year. I am, however, not predisposed to falling!